Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a well-established education provider in Sheffield to recruit an Interim CFO for a six-month fixed-term contract.This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Director or CFO to provide vital financial leadership and support to the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will guide the organisation through year-end, take ownership of budget setting, manage a team of eight, and ensure a smooth handover to a new permanent hire until around Easter.You''ll also oversee ongoing developments in the organisation''s ERP systems, so prior experience with ERP transitions or implementations would be highly beneficial.What will you be doing?Managing a finance team of eight, ensuring workflow is effectively maintained.Overseeing an ERP system change and supporting process improvements.Preparing a comprehensive handover for the incoming permanent CFO.Leading on annual budget setting and financial planning.Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure effective budgetary control and informed decision-making.Analysing PandL performance and presenting insights to the Board and Senior Leadership Team.Managing the year-end close process and liaising with external auditors.Ensuring strong financial controls are in place and adhered to.What skills are we looking for?Experience within the education sector.Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA).Ethical and transparent leadership style.Proven management and team le